School Business Leader
Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ, Isleworth, TW7 6XF21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Accounting
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £77,550 to £82,368
Pay scale
- PO15 point 60-63
What skills and experience we're looking for
THE MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE ARE:
Provide strategic oversight of the school’s financial operations, ensuring compliance, value for money, and long-term sustainability
Lead and manage HR processes, including recruitment, absence management, and staff wellbeing Contribute to whole-school leadership and development as a key member of SLT
Uphold the highest standards of business ethos and operational excellence
Financial & HR experience, ideally as a previous School Business Leader or similar role Vacancy
Uphold and contribute to our distinctive FCJ Catholic charism
Demonstrate the knowledge, experience, skills and commitment to support in leading the school at the very highest level.
Exhibit the determination and enthusiasm needed to be part of the leadership team, applying the school’s vision and values
Have the highest expectations of staff and students and the vision to continually develop and build a strong staff team and cohesive student body.
Inspire and motivate all students and staff to develop in a well-disciplined and harmonious environment
What the school offers its staff
Competitive salary Great location with good road and rail links - with free on-site parking
A strong culture of outdoor learning, both in school and the wider community
Staff wellbeing initiatives (Education Support)
Access to CPD and training opportunities
Supportive colleagues and an inclusive working environment
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Gumley House School FCJ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subjected to a series of checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) publication.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1077 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ website
- Email address
- dgodwin@gumleyhouse.com
- Phone number
- 02085688692
With over 180 years of experience in Catholic education, Gumley is a designated ‘World Class’ school with a long tradition of educating girls (and boys in the Sixth form) to make a difference to our world. The school was established in 1841 by Marie Madeleine d’Houet, foundress of the Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ) an international society of Catholic sisters working in many parts of the world. In the UK, there are five FCJ schools; each with its own identity but bound together by the tenets of the FCJ Philosophy of Education based on Ignatian principles.
Six core FCJ values of companionship, dignity, justice, hope, excellence and gentleness are at the heart of our work with young people and with each other.
Gumley is a vibrant learning community where students and staff learn and thrive together. The ethos of personal and academic excellence prepares our students to confidently achieve their education and career aspirations in the global world. Vision and innovation form our central pillar of learning.
Our Sixth Form is thriving with significant investment planned for the next two years ahead. Our students are provided with a challenging, broad and balanced curriculum, which recognises the importance of creativity and the arts as well as making sure that well-qualified specialist teachers teach maths and Science.
Gumley’s academic results reflect our tradition of achievement, the students’ high levels of ambition, parental support, as well as the challenging teaching and dedication of the staff. The vast majority of our students are accepted at their first choice university including Oxbridge, reading a wide variety of subjects. Many of our Sixth Form students attend Eton summer school each year and some also attain scholarships or high-level apprenticeships.
Our Chaplaincy seeks to inspire young people to become women and men who live in ways that will benefit others as well as themselves. To grow to be young people who will use their gifts and talents to make the world a better place. We want our Chaplain to instil in our young people and staff a love of God – through dynamic and reflective experiences which energise and communicate God’s companionship.
Our Chaplaincy will facilitate spiritual reflection, promote and encourage spiritual awareness and accompany our students as they seek to deepen their spiritual lives and grow to reach their full potential.
At the heart of our education is the belief that whole person development is paramount. Thus, we strive to provide our students with inspiring opportunities and a wide experience through extra-curricular activities.
Gumley is situated on a beautiful site with excellent facilities. This creates a peaceful uncrowded environment in which our students are encouraged to live by our motto: ‘Vive ut Vivas’ - ‘Live that you may have Life’ and grow into their best self.
Arranging a visit to Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dgodwin@gumleyhouse.com.
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